Undergraduate Degree Information

Core Curriculum

All baccalaureate degree programs at The University of Texas at Austin require fullfillment of a Core Curriculum. Beyond this core, some degree programs in the Department of Art and Art History include additional requirements in general education. For details, consult the Degree Guidelines found on the College of Fine Arts website.

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Art History

Structured more like a Liberal Arts degree, this degree plan is well suited for students who have other academic interests and goals.

Special Honors in Art History

The Special Honors Program in Art History, for Art History majors pursuing the BA degree, requires successful completion of the course Undergraduate Seminar on Art Historical Methods (ARH 375) with a grade of B or higher and the Thesis Course for Departmental Honors (ARH 679H), a two-semester course. Students must take the Methods course first. The student's project must be approved by both the immediate faculty supervisor and by the Honors’ Adviser. This is an in-depth investigation resulting in a substantial paper of about 40 pages. In order to graduate with honors in Art History, the student must receive a final grade of A from his or her immediate supervisor as well as approval from the Honors Adviser.